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Governance Minutes ArchiveFebruary 6, 1989
Minutes University Council Meeting February 6, 1989 Dr. McComas called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Present:Dr. McComas, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Ridenour, Dr. Hinkle (for Dr. Perry), Dr. Scanlon, Dr. Cross (for Dr. Goodale), Dr. Geasler, Ms. Johnson (for Mr. Gherman), Dr. Harris, Dr. Hooper, Dr. Hosner (for Dr. Nichols), Dr. Hanna (for Dr. Steger), Dr. Doswald, Dr. Sorensen, Dr. Osborne (for Dr. Torgersen), Dr. Eyre, Dr. Moore, Dr. Arnold, Dr. Seago, Dr. Fleming, Dr. Lovingood, Dr. Henneke, Dr. Davis, Dr. Eng, Dr. Grossman, Dr. Kingston, Dr. Blieszner, Dr. Conn (for Dr. Batie), Dr. Snoke, Mr. Riddle, Mr. Lush, Mr. Baker, Mr. Morris, Mr. Battaglia, Mr. Rahal. Guests: Ms. Charlotte Davis, Student Media Board Chair; Mr. Scot Hoffman, Vice-Chair, Student Media Board; Mr. John Ashby, Spectrum. Absent: Dr. Smoot, Dr. Heterick, Dr. Smith, Dr. Ritchey, Dr. Carrig, Dr. Sullins, Mr. Townsend, Mr. Tyrell. 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made and seconded to amend the agenda to include on First Reading, Commission on Faculty Affairs Resolution 1987-88C, Faculty Ethics. The motion PASSED. 2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5, 1988 The University Council minutes of the meeting of December 5, 1988 were approved as corrected. 3. FIRST READING: COMMISSION ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES, RESOLUTION 88-89A, FACULTY AUTHORED TEXTBOOKS. This resolution, if passed by Council, would revise Policy Memorandum No. 5. This policy states "that approval of faculty-authored textbooks requires careful monitoring at the departmental, college and University levels." Dr. Hinkle said the revision makes the approval of faculty- authored textbooks the responsibility of the faculty and department chair. The resolution states "that a faculty member teaching a course may not receive a royalty and/or other fees beyond direct cost of production and sales for any material used as part of class activity, except for material that has received an independent external review, that has been copyrighted and a portion of the copyright is owned by a publisher other than the author." The resolution was carried forward for second reading. 4. SELF-STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY COUNCIL ACTION. Recommendations from the Self-Study were brought before Council for discussion. Dr. Harris said that a number of these recommendations are being addressed by the University Council Task Force on Commissions and Committees. He suggested that Council discuss the remaining recommen- dations and determine what action, if any, should be taken. Page 2 University Council Meeting February 6, 1989 The following Self-Study recommendations will be addressed by the Universi- ty Council Task Force on Commissions and Committees: a. Recommendation 3-3: relates to reporting of committees b. Recommendation 3-4: relates to reducing the size of Council and maintaining representation c. Recommendation 9-24: relates to renaming the Commission on Extension d. Recommendation 9-38: relates to the creation of a Commission on Interna- tional Programs e. Recommendation 10-2: relates to the creation of a Commission on Comput- ing and Information Services Dr. Moore said that one group within the Task Force is looking at the purposes and structure of Council and another group is looking at the functions of committees and commissions and their relationship to each other. The Task Force plans to make a report to Council by April 1. Dr. McComas has taken recent action and is moving forward on Recommen- dations 3-5 and 3-6 regarding University-related corporations. There was general concurrence that a report should be made to Council on progress to date and then a decision made whether or not to create a task force. Mr. Ridenour agreed to provide such a report. Mr. Forbes, responding to discussion of Recommendation 3-7, regarding a change in the name of the Virginia Tech Student Aid Association, reported that a proposal had been put before the Foundation Board and now awaits approval by the full membership at its annual meeting. Mr. Forbes responded to Recommendation 8-3 on University fund-raising campaigns. No further action seems necessary. 5. FIRST READING, COMMISSION ON FACULTY AFFAIRS RESOLUTION 1987-88-C, FACULTY ETHICS. This resolution first came before Council on First Reading November 7, 1988. On second reading the resolution was referred to the Faculty Senate. It now comes back before Council on first reading. Dr. Scanlon said the significant change is reflected in item 7 of the resolution which reads: Give credit to colleagues or students who have made a contribution to published work or oral presentation. Particular sensitivity should be shown, and written acknowledgement given, in the preparation and submission of research papers which find their basis in graduate student theses or reports. The resolution was carried forward for second reading. 6. SECOND READING, STUDENT MEDIA BOARD RESOLUTION #1-91588, DISSOLUTION OF STUDENT MEDIA BOARD (FIRST READING, DECEMBER 5, 1988). This resolution calls for the dissolution of the Student Media Board as a subcommittee of the Commission on Student Affairs and establishes it as a recognized student organization. Mr. Baker stated that the constitution of the Student Media Board would remain the same. Mr. Morris suggested that the seat on the commission previously held by the Student Media Board may be reallocated to represent the international students. A separate action on this change will be forthcoming. Page 3 University Council Meeting February 6, 1989 A motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution. The motion CARRIED. 7. IN SUCCESSIVE MOTIONS, COUNCIL APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS. a. Commission on Extension, September 9, 1988. b. Commission on Faculty Affairs, November 18, 1988. c. Commission on Graduate Studies, November 2, December 7, 1988. d. Commission on Research, November 9, December 14, 1988. e. Commission on Student Affairs, November 17, 1988. f. Commission on Undergraduate Studies, May 9; September 12, 26; October 10, 24; November 28, 1988. 8. Mr. Ridenour announced that he, Mr. Braine, and Mr. Horton represented the University in appealing the NCAA sanctions on football and basketball programs. The NCAA was complimentary of Virginia Tech's accomplishments, but felt it would not be appropriate to adjust any of the sanctions because of the precedent it would establish. 9. Mr. Lush extended an invitation to all to attend the graduate student meeting at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, in room 1076 of Derring Hall. The Graduate Student Association is launching its "1/5 Campaign" to increase awareness of the organization. 10. Dr. Conn reported on the Planning Task Force retreat held at Mountain Lake, February 4 and 5. 11. Mr. Ridenour reported on legislative budgetary actions and announced that a letter summarizing legislatve action on the University's requests is being sent to all faculty and staff. Dr. McComas encouraged faculty to write the Governor thanking him for his initiatives on our behalf. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Larry A. Harris Special Assistant to the President LAH:gf
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